Compania Azucarera Hondurena— 26 MW Biomass
Compania Azucarera Hondurena is a 26 MW biomass power plant in Honduras, operated by Empresa Nacional De Energia Electrica. Commissioned in 2007, it is the only biomass facility in the country. Ranked #1 of 4 biomass plants in Honduras, this plant's 26 MW represents 52% of the country's total biomass capacity of 50 MW. The largest biomass plant in Honduras is Compania Azucarera Hondurena at 26 MW, making it the only facility of its kind. Nearby plants within 50 km include ENERSA Choloma (371 MW, Oil), Fransisco Morazan (el Cajon) (300 MW, Hydro), and Rio Lindo (80 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Cortés region, approximately 15 km from San Pedro Sula.
Honduras, North America
- 21. largest of 40 plants in Honduras
- #17,506 worldwide by installed capacity
- #385 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 1.2% of the installed capacity of Honduras
Empresa Nacional De Energia Electrica operates 16 plants totalling 1,352 MW
14 plants within 100 km, 998 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Biomass
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Honduras- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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